Tutor.com
Does your child need homework help or feedback on their writing? How about a practice quiz to get ready for a test? Tutor.com is open to FCPS students in all grades, on-demand, 24/7, at no cost to families. Learn more.
Purchase your Yearbook!
Yearbooks are $20 and can be pre-ordered through MySchoolBucks or directly through Walsworth by going to www.yearbookforever.com
Upcoming Important Dates
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January 9
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After School and Late Buses resume
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January 10
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Curriculum Night for Rising 7th and 8th Graders - 6:30pm
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January 16
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No School - Martin Luther King Jr Day
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January 17
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Parent/Guardian Town Hall - 7:00 pm in-person and online
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January 25
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End of the 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
2-hour early dismissal
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January 26 & 27
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No School - Professional Development Day and Teacher Workday
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January 30
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First day of the 3rd quarter/2nd semester
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Congratulations to the Irving Middle School 2022-2023 Outstanding Staff (pictured above clockwise)- Ms. Mossburg (Outstanding Professional), Ms. Rhodes (Outstanding Teacher), Ms. Ogletree (Outstanding Operational Employee), and Ms. Leishman (Outstanding New Teacher). All of these phenomenal educators are very deserving of their awards!
Principal’s Message
Dear Irving Families,
We are excited to be welcoming the beautiful weather and a New Year! Our students have returned ready to finish out the first semester strong. Their hard work is evident in their paintings, performances, writings, discussions, and debates. There are just a few weeks left before the end of the 1st semester, please make sure that your students are checking their Schoology calendar and all caught up by January 25 - it is a 2-hour early dismissal day.
A quick reminder that we have 2 important dates coming up, Tuesday, January 10, is our rising 7th and 8th grade curriculum night - in-person beginning at 6:30. Please come in and visit our elective teachers and see all our students work as you hear about the class options your child will have next year. Also, Tuesday, January 17, we will hold our Town Hall facilitated by Michelle Cottrell-Williams. This event will be in-person as well. We look forward to hearing from our families!
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Principal
New Year’s Resolutions
In January, many people will head to their local Target or Michaels to find a new planner. The crisp, fresh feeling of new paper to write new and improved goals gets some of us excited. When thinking of your goals consider making them SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound), this method breaks your goals down into specific objectives and makes it easier for you to track your progress. What goals would you like to share with your child, to show them examples of healthy adult introspection? Introspection, looking within, is necessary to learn how to manage stress in a healthy manner. What regular coping skills can be implemented into your daily/ weekly routine? Some goals may be physical, spiritual, financial, or emotional. Would it be easier to have serious conversations over a family dinner? Or maybe regular family dinners, spark joy and connection that’s often missing.
Research has shown that family therapy is the best treatment option for young people who misuse drugs and alcohol (SAMHSA). Many people use drugs to manage life’s hardships when they feel disconnected from themselves or others. The opposite of addiction is connection, and young people benefit from connection with their families. Families who have a common mission based on autonomy and openness instead of secrecy and silence thrive. Families teach young people how to manage stress when they communicate honestly and openly with one another. Learning how to manage stress early in life could be a major factor in whether or not a young person decides to use drugs.
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
Sources & Resources
Why Small Conversations Make a Big Difference
SMART Goals Quick Overview
Knowing the Signs: Substance Abuse & Today’s Youth
For further Information & support:
Ken Johnson, M.Ed.
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Kwjohnson@fcps.edu
What should I do before my child grows up?
Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education
For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.
*English speakers of other languages: We have language support for you. Please see the back of this flyer for more information*
February 15, 2023^
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Luther Jackson Middle School 3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
^Snow Date: February 22, 2023
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After School Information
Program Structure & Club Sign Ups
We will offer late buses on Mondays, Tuesdays, SOME Wednesdays, and Thursdays, buses depart from Irving between 4:35 pm and 5:00 pm. The weekly sign-up regenerates weekly, the link will be available Fridays by 10am. Updates and changes will be shared via Schoology, lunch (cafeteria), Rock Block and the after school program board.
End time for 1st block - 3:25 pm
End time for 2nd block - 4:30 pm
Coming Soon
Ping Pong Club, returns - Monday, January 9, 2nd block
Chess Club - Monday, January 9, 1st block
Back to Basics: Etiquette for the Internet Generation - January 11, 2023, both blocks
Trash Ball Club - January 11, 2023, 1st block
Irving Authors - Thursday, January 12, 1st block
Volleyball Club - Tuesday, January 17. This will be open to all students during the 2nd block.
News from the PTA
Happy New Year!
Upcoming Restaurant Nights - Don't cook, dine-out or take-out instead!
Feb 7, 2023 @ Ledo's Pizza (West Springfield) 5-8pm - Show flyer to cashier or enter code "Fundraiser" for online orders https://drive.google.com/file/d/15uMJZkrHvC9p_QTDj5-AXxO131EQ2JYc/view (copy & paste link) 20% of sales supports the PTA
Next General PTA Meeting - Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:30pm via Zoom
Movie Night - stay tuned!
For all "things" PTA, visit our website (copy & paste): https://irvingms.memberhub.com/
Become a "Headless Hero" and donate to the PTA! Become a member by joining the PTA!
Email: irvingmspta@gmail.com
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